Jardins Florian + The Good Flock

Portland craftsmanship meets Parisian style in a sustainable tote

Setting out to make the perfect tote, Parisian design label Jardins Florian teamed up with the Portland-based craftsmen of The Good Flock. Together they have created a stylishly minimal bag that speaks through its quality materials and handsome detailing. Made by hand from waxed cotton canvas and vegetable tanned leather, the tote reflects the conscious design approach of both makers, who share a desire to …

3×1 Denim Solution

The mavens in custom jeans are offering their denim solution for at-home care

Scott Morrison’s SoHo store 3×1 is a denim-lover’s dream, allowing shoppers to create their own pair of bespoke jeans, or customize a limited edition pair from one of their existing patterns. We interviewed Morrison last summer when the store opened and got a first-hand look into the design process and creation of his jeans. There are many opinions about how to care for premium denim—some …

Churchill Style: The Art of Being Winston Churchill

The Bulldog's softer side

Hundreds of books have been written about Winston Churchill, most of which focus on his military service and his leadership during both World Wars, but none assess his personal style like Barry Singer does in “Churchill Style: The Art of Being Winston Churchill.” Churchill published a score of books himself, including a novel, two biographies, three volumes of memoirs, several histories and scores of newspaper …